# Chelsea sign Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on five-year deal

2026-08-13T00:07:26+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Chelsea have signed Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on a contract until 2031. The Premier League club did not disclose financial details, but British media report an initial fee of £16.3 million with £1.7 million in add-ons for the 28-year-old. Chavarria said the move is a 'dream' and that he is prepared to work hard. He arrives as a direct replacement for Marc Cucurella, who joined Real Madrid earlier in the window. Chavarria made 125 appearances for Rayo and helped them reach the UEFA Conference League final last season. New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso begins the Premier League campaign at Fulham on August 24.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/chelsea-sign-defender-chavarria-from-rayo-vallecano-on-five-year-contract/article71338358.ece>
- english.mathrubhumi.com <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/football/chelsea-sign-pep-chavarria-rayo-vallecano-cucurella-replacement-vgqahyqi>

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